There is a weird thought I start to think about whenever I hear about electronics failing, like your ipod.

What if I time traveled to an earlier time, bringing several electronic items with me for transitionary comfort.
Things like mp3 players and DVD players wouldn't last very long and I would be stuck with the entertainment choices of the time I was in.
It really makes me wonder about how fragile and disposable today's technology is.

And you did scare me about the good news and bad news. I was fearful the bad news was worse than mentioned, not to belittle the iPod. I knew you were getting a new home and didn't want any problems.

I am also a fan of "Burn Notice." I actually saw it during some down time at work on hulu.com. Been keeping up with it since.